How to Find The Source Of Steering Play In Your Jeep Wrangler (Any Year)

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  • čas přidán 18. 04. 2021
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    Pinpoint the source of steering play in your drivway without any tools! This is a quick and easy meathod anyone can use to find out where ther steering play is coming from on the Jeep Wrangler CJ YJ TJ JK JL JT XJ. Hope this video is helfull to you! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any future uploads!
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  • @n9ghtb9k5r
    @n9ghtb9k5r Před 3 lety +13

    at 6:54 you can see the play is at your track bar bolt at the axle mount!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 3 lety +6

      Good eye!! I gotta address that ASAP. Appreciate the help

    • @MiguelGarzaWicker
      @MiguelGarzaWicker Před 2 lety

      Damn that’s a good catch, I had to watch it twice to see it

    • @PanicAcid
      @PanicAcid Před 7 měsíci

      Bloody good eye sir!

    • @blenheimfire
      @blenheimfire Před 6 měsíci +1

      This is why I love being a jeeper. People helping each other! Great catch!!

  • @out4ar1p
    @out4ar1p Před 3 lety

    Good stuff, I learn something new everyday! Lookin forward to the next adventure, warm weather is on it's way

  • @erinandjim9751
    @erinandjim9751 Před 2 lety +2

    Really well done man. Thanks! Great info

  • @davelamb3303
    @davelamb3303 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing the good information. Cheers!

  • @irrshmuscle4819
    @irrshmuscle4819 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video brother!!!

  • @sonnyrussell9303
    @sonnyrussell9303 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very helpful good video 👍

  • @PSnGa
    @PSnGa Před 6 měsíci +1

    Really great job explaining everything and the terms you are using. I super appreciate that in a DYI vid. Thank you sir!!

  • @user-mf7tf2uy9i
    @user-mf7tf2uy9i Před 4 měsíci

    Helped a lot thanks Mike

  • @oposervin
    @oposervin Před 2 lety

    Great info thanks for sharing

  • @tommybatts4288
    @tommybatts4288 Před 7 měsíci

    Just watched the steering video. Learned alot, and looking forward to more. Made me realize i need to replace my steering. 😢😢😊

  • @dylanrandolph965
    @dylanrandolph965 Před 2 lety

    huge help thanks, I've been researching all morning and i didn't find anything that might help

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Před 2 lety

    Those are some sweet tyres!

  • @Evergreen085
    @Evergreen085 Před měsícem

    Yes my entire steering stabilizer moves before anything else and I have loud clunk when I turn right. She needs all new suspension and tires and steering. One day. Thanks for the video

  • @salami99
    @salami99 Před 2 lety

    Iv ehad my jeep a bit more sharp in steering it was great, than I put d44 and d60 on and it got loose, One thing is longer sway bars will make the steering feel better too, but that's with all the goodies on

  • @bryanogden1419
    @bryanogden1419 Před 3 lety +2

    Brother I Wouldn't Do A Drop Pitman Arm . That Stock Should Be Good For The Lift You Have . If You Are Looking For Adj. Control Arms Look At "Core 4X4" They Sale Different Tiers . That's What I Went With And They Came With New Bolts! Some Of Mine Were Rusted So Bad Had To Cut Them Out

  • @shauntay2214
    @shauntay2214 Před rokem

    yay a fellow Ontarian

  • @davidvavra4902
    @davidvavra4902 Před 2 lety

    Big bird 👍🏻

  • @petergllewellyn
    @petergllewellyn Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the info... I have just installed a rebuilt steering box I purchased from a local auto parts store and my steering shaft moves and tires do not, which seems to excessive... Do they make the proper adjustment on when the rebuilds are done, or should I attempt an adjustment to illuminate the play, thanks for your help.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 2 lety +1

      No idea if they set it correctly or not when they rebuild because it’s always up to the guy rebuilding it so you never know for sure. Doesn’t hurt to try and adjust it yourself that’s why the adjustment screw is there

  • @stevenhill2204
    @stevenhill2204 Před 2 lety +1

    I think I'm headed for a steering gear replacement. I have replaced everything else in the steering linkage, have had the vehicle aligned and still have significant "wander" in the steering, particularly when driving on rutted pavement. The ruts literally deflect the wheels and cause the vehicle to "squirm". My '06 LJ has a 2" spring spacers lift, 1" wheel spacers and is running 33X12.5/15 tires and brand new Rancho MT 7000 shocks. Trying to get this thing (literally) straightened out so that I can get it sold.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 2 lety +1

      Lmao it’s a Jeep with over sized tires; it will always drive like that. My brand new 2022 wanders too

  • @chuckrogers2581
    @chuckrogers2581 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I recently put 3-in spacers on it and now it has a major vibration and shaking every time I go to come to a stop and it's starting to develop a little even as I'm riding or taking off but it's really more noticeable when I hit the brakes but it wasn't doing any of that before the 3-in spacer lift what do you think could be causing this I've got under there and checked everything seems to be tight except for I'm not sure about the tie rod I can take my hand and put it on the tie rod and turn it frontward or backward pretty easy but when I try to move any of my tires left to right or front to back there is no movement at all they're solid any ideas?

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 7 měsíci

      I would check if you have any worn out steering parts and start there. Other than that I don’t know what would cause your vibration

  • @fishhuntadventure
    @fishhuntadventure Před rokem

    6:44 the story is it is best to fix the suspension to function properly and get rid of the ‘stabilizer.’
    Mine has been gone for years and it was a great improvement losing it.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před rokem

      Stabilizer still helps a bit with bump steer but you’re right your suspension will make the bigger difference if it’s worn out

  • @oxmate
    @oxmate Před rokem

    should the drag link bar move up and down? there is no movement back and forth

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před rokem

      You should be able to rotate it but not move the bar. Might be a loose bolt on the adjustment sleeve or one of the ends. But mine had movement and it ended up being a loose bolt so I would start there

  • @taylorleteff2717
    @taylorleteff2717 Před rokem

    Hey man I have a question for you. Ever since I’ve gotten my Jeep the steering wheel will adjust either left or right when driving on uneven road. Like if the road is slanted to the right I have to turn my wheel to the left to keep it straight. And of the road is slanted to the left I have to turn my wheel to the right to keep it straight. What could this be?

    • @taylorleteff2717
      @taylorleteff2717 Před rokem

      About a year ago I replaced my ball joints, track bar, stabilizer, tie rods and tie rod ends. It helped it drive smoother but never fixed this issue. I also have 33in tires

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před rokem +1

      That’s how a solid axle vehicle drives. Even my brand new 2022 which I bought with zero miles drives like that. It’s just a Jeep thing lol. Every car actually will have this problem but it’s more noticeable on Jeeps because of the solid axle and having both front tires connected to each other at all times. One of the joys of driving a Jeep

    • @taylorleteff2717
      @taylorleteff2717 Před rokem

      Smokin Monkey I was hoping it was something like that. I don’t mind it at all but I’m glad it’s normal lol. I was worried my jeep had a serious issue. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @joshblalock7333
    @joshblalock7333 Před 2 lety +1

    The track bar bolt at the axle is loose. This caused me to wreck. The bolt came out and I lost all steering

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 2 lety

      Shit I’m glad you’re okay man. I appreciate the feedback. I caught that one too, replaced the nut and bolt with a new set. Now it doesn’t come loose any longer.

  • @2discoveredm788
    @2discoveredm788 Před 2 lety

    No swaybar links?

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 2 lety

      Nope. I don’t run a sway bar in the front. I use my Jeep for off-roading only. The most driving on road I do is getting to the trail and back.

  • @salami99
    @salami99 Před 2 lety

    Saginaw made the steering box I thought

  • @ruud6359
    @ruud6359 Před 3 lety +1

    At 6:57 you see the trackbarbolt moving......

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 3 lety

      Ya someone else pointed that out a long time ago. It’s been addressed, I replaced the worn out hardware with a new nut and bolt

  • @andrewgalias8668
    @andrewgalias8668 Před 3 měsíci

    Bro you're trach bar bolt is completely loose

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve been through 5 rear ends, two transfer cases and an engine since this video but I appreciate you looking out lol. I’ve taken care of the bolt too lol